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So we have come to the beginning of an ongoing series of posts that will be about getting your discount candles an affordable, but more importantly, a fun way; and that’s by making candles at home.  I figure the best place to start is by having a discussion of all of the types of candles you can make at home.  We don’t want you to think your options are going to be limited!!

Traditional Candles

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Pillar Candles

These are the large self standing candles that are normally round in shape.  However, you can make them in a number of different shapes such as square or rectangular in shape.  The really big pillar candles will usually have two or more wicks to allow for a more effective and even burn.  Pair up three or more pillar candles that are of different heights and you can create a visually pleasing setting for your home.

Jar Candles

Jar candles are pretty much a self-explanatory type of candle.  When a jar candle is made the melted wax is poured into a container.  A very popular example of jar candles would be those sold by the Yankee Candle Company or Gold Canyon Candles.  These are the easiest candles to have around since they are already contained in something that is heat resistant and minimizes the potential for fires in the home.

Taper Candles

Taper candles are a more formal type of candle in my opinion.  These are the type of candles that are in fancy candle holders and you will see decorating a dining room table or where guests will be entertained.  Another common use of these candles are for holidays.   Their lazy flicker creates a soothing and happy environment and creates a relaxing ambiance that will soothe even the most savage beast.

Gel Candles

Gel Candles are one of the more unique types of candles you can make, and in my opinion allow for the most creativity when actually making these candles.  They are also candles that are not made the traditional way using wax.  In fact, they are made from this gelled mineral oils compound that makes them see through and a rubbery feel to them.  Using these mineral oils allow you to create many different shapes and designs.  If you consider yourself the creative type then you are limited only by your imagination….and patience, as to what types of gel candles you can make!!

Floating Candles

So a trivia question for you.  If water is soothing as well as the flickering candle, what happens if you were to combine the two concepts?  Well you get yourself a floating candle.  Floating candles are typically smaller designed candles that are able to float on water.  A lot of times you will pair these candles with a specially made holder that will hold the water.  They can create quite a contrast decoration piece.

Another unique use for these candles is when you’re having a party at your home that is going to be in your backyard.  For example, last spring we had a barbecue at my house and we placed almost 20 floating candles in our pool.  I thought it was quite a beautiful setting!!

Unique Designed Candles

Tealight Candles

I almost hesitate to mention tealight candles since they serve more of a functional purpose than that of beauty or decoration.  They are usually very small candles made in a small metal container.  These are the types of candles you see at buffets for events, keeping your food warm.  They are also used in the containers to heat up fragrance oils or similar.  I’m sure you have seen these fancy looking pots or holders that hold the scented liquids.

Votive Candles

Votive candles are a candle that are usually no more than 2 1/2 to 3 inches tall and a cylinder shape.  Think of them as the small sister to the much larger pillar candles.  When I use them I like to get fancy candle holders for them and place them out in fairly large numbers just for effect.  They can be white and odorless, or you can create a rainbow with all of the colors you can choose from.  The only problem I’ve found with scented votive candles is that the scent lasts a very short time before it is hardly detectable to your nose.

Luminaria Candles

One of the rarer types of candles are those luminaria candles.  Like the tealight candles they are not necessarily the prettiest candle in the box.  What makes a luminaria candle unique is that instead of a candle holder these are put in sand.  These candles are most commonly associated with various cultural events or celebrations, where the people will place sand in a white bag and place the candle on the sand and then lighting the candles.

This list I’ve provided for you to choose when you make candles will definitely keep you occupied for awhile.  Usually you will start out with simple candles like a pillar one since there isn’t a lot of difficulty in that.  When you become more experienced, then the fun starts with how creative you can get with the gel candles.  At some point you will realize that with all of the fun you’ve been having making these candles, you will have created, for yourself, a large stock of discount candles to burn to your hearts content!!

What type of candles are you going to make first or that you’ve had the best results with?

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There is a crispness in the air, the days are growing shorter and nights longer, fall has begun in the United States. Soon I will be witnessing the leaves changing colors, frost on the pumpkins, and the fabulous aroma of fresh baked apple pie. I have an apple tree right out my back door.

This time of year will usually find me picking and slicing apples for my pies.  Instead, I am in a rocking chair holding my new baby. I did find myself wishing for that great scent, so I open up a scented jar candle.

I have always love scented jar candles, the provide a sense of homeyness wherever I am.

At times just settling down for a few minutes, and having a couple candles burning, can be the perfect end, to a hectic day.

Asian spice is my choice tonight.  I enjoy trying out a variety of scented jar candles, and Asian spice is spicy and exotic.

Can a Scented Jar Candle Save You Money

It is a known fact, that lighting a scented jar candle, will help to reduce your heating bill. When the air has grown crisp, but not cold enough to turn on the heat. A scented jar candle may be just the thing you need, to warm your home up. As the scented jar candle burns, you will notice a difference in the air.

Scented jar candles are a great product when you have decided to sell your home.  Before you house is shown light a candle with a sugar cookie scent, the buyers will come running. You want your home to feel inviting to the buyers.

You could also try pumpkin, apple spice, hazelnut or even lavender to make your home feel cozy. Buyers will look more closely at a home that smells like fresh linen, than a home where the main scent is the litter box.

Scented jar candles are much safer to have in your home around small children and pets, compared to gel or open candles. You never know when someone will come in contact with an unprotected flame.

You will have the protection of a glass surrounding the flame, when you use a scented jar candle. With young children  in the house, we want to feel secure, that they will not get hurt.  We have chosen several different containers to put the candles in as added protection.

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It adds style to your home, makes good display artworks and evoking a relaxing atmosphere. One type of candle that is recently gaining popularity in the chandler industry for its highly aesthetic appearance is the discount gel candles.

There is something interesting about this type of candle because of its translucent color. It makes an eye-catching object at your home.

Gel candles are unique from all other types. These candles cannot take form nor stand on its own. It requires a molder or vessel to permanently contain the candle.

This is actually an advantage feature because it allows you to be artistic in your choice of molder. Fish bowls, translucent vases and fine glasses make the usual containers and add to the beauty of the candle.

They are transparent that allows you to see through tiny decorative stuffs embedded in the crystal-like wax. The jelly effect is something to behold and allows your limitless imagination to take form. Some chandlers love to put pebbles, sand, dried flower, and colorful beads in the candles to give it a fancier look.

One thing engrossing about gel candles is that it can be colored without losing the glassy feature. Because of this, you can depict different artworks from this candle. You can have a blend of bluish wax and embed in it miniature replicas of sea creatures such as a starfish, seaweeds, or even a sunken ship for a more dramatic look.

Compared to other type of candles, gel candles are easy to make and burns 2-3 times slower. It is made from gel wax and can be incorporated with essential oils for an aromatic effect.

Making cheap gel candles has become a hobby of many allowing them to express their creativity. Decorating the candles is fun. It also makes a good home-based business and a past time.   Others become just fond of collecting these candles.

It makes great giveaways to occasions like debuts and weddings. A personalized gel candle is also a good gift item where the chandler can put a personal style for a more appealing present. Out in the market are craft kits that come with simple how-to-use instruction for you to find delight in candle-making. It follows really simple steps that you can produce a good candle at your first try.

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